Why Physical Therapy?

Physical therapist are experts in how the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems function.

Physical therapy services are cost-effective. Early physical therapy intervention prevents more costly treatments later, can result in a faster recovery, and reduces costs associated with lost time from work.

Patients pay less when they have direct access to physical therapy services. However, there can be a temptation under managed care to terminate services prematurely. A study conducted to determine whether direct access to physical therapy services was cost-effective found that patients who went directly to a physical therapist had fewer episodes of care, and services were ultimately less costly.

What do Physical Therapist do?

Physical therapists help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease. They also restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.